Bachelor of Science in Geography: Geographical Informational and Analysis Option
Geographical Information and Analysis Option. Students prepare for a career in the area of geographic information science and problem solving using a variety of spatial analysis techniques. Basic requirements include preparation in mathematics, science and computer science. Advanced course work includes work in cartography, GIS, remote sensing, spatial statistics, spatial analysis and data presentation and visualization. In addition, students are expected to take some coursework in one of the other areas of geography (physical, human, and regional).
Beyond the basic requirements listed under each option, both Geography B.S. degrees have a common set of general education requirements, including courses in English, mathematics, communications, humanities, social sciences and a history or philosophy of science course. Some courses are shared by the two options; however, different course selection menus apply for the remaining requirements. Specific requirements are shown in the worksheets for each option.
| General Requirements | Credit Hours |
| English - ENGL 101 (or exemption) | 0-3 |
| ENGL 102 (or 105 or exemption) | 0-3 |
| 200-level English course (ENGL 362 recommended) | 3 |
| COMS 130 (COMS 230, PHIL 148, PHIL 310, exemption) | 0-3 |
| History or Philosophy of Science Choose on of the following or approval of Undergraduate Committee: HIST 103, 136, 305, 306, 311, 347, 360, 407 PHIL 370, 375, 380, 620, 622 GEOG 357 | 3 |
| Two Principal Courses in the Humanities ________________________________________ | 3 3 |
| Two Principal Courses in the Social Sciences ________________________________________ | 3 3 |
| Preparation for the Major | |
| MATH 125 and MATH 126 | 10-11 |
| EECS 138 or GEOG 514 or equivalent | 3 |
| PHSX 211 and 212 | 8 |
| Geography Requirements Overview Geography courses | |
| GEOG 104 (GEOG 107) and GEOG 105 or GEOG 140 | 3 |
| GEOG 111 or GEOG 210 | 3 |
| GEOG 102 or GEOG 103 | 3 |
| Additional Geography | |
| Two GEOG 300+ course in Physical Studies, Human Studies and/or Regional Studies | 3 3 |
| Core Geographic Information Science (Six courses, at least one from each category_ | 20-24 |
| Cartography and Visualization GEOG 311, GEOG 513, GEOG 517 | |
| Geographical Information Systems GEOG 358, GEOG 558, GEOG 758 | |
| Remote Sensing GEOG 526, GEOG 726 | |
| Statistics GEOG 316, GEOG 516, GEOG 716 | |
| Geographic Information Sicence Electives | 6-8 |
| Two other courses from GIS studies (GEOG 511 and 514 recommended) | |
| Capstone Course | |
| GEOG 500 or GEOG 714 | |
| Allied Field | |
| Three courses and 9 Hours minimum in one field (or a minor) Examples areas: Area Studies, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Computer Science, Design, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Geology, Psychology, Urban Planning | 9 |
| Electives (14-23 credits, any university courses) | 14-23 |
| Hours and GPA Requirements | |
| Total Credit Hours | > 124 |
| CLAS Hours | > 99 |
| Junior Senior Hours | > 45 |
| KU Res Hours | > 30 |
| CC Transfer Credits | < 64 |
| Other KU Schools | < 25 |
| Hrs Music Org | < 6 |
| Hrs Phys Ed | < 4 |
| Overall GPA | > 2.0 |
| Geography GPA | > 2.0 |